Question 1

Why do small groups have an organizational advantage over large groups?

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Question 2

Does pluralism or transactions theory provide a more accurate representation of the interest group system today?

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Question 3

Why has the government attempted to regulate lobbyist activity? Discuss some recent reform efforts.Describe how the law treats lobbying by private and public lobbyists differently.Evaluate whether the government has sufficiently regulated the lobbying industry.

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Question 4

You are the leader of a student organization working to pass federal legislation that would increase financial aid to college students.What specific strategies could you employ to overcome the free rider problem in order to build your organization and increase your political clout?

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Question 5

The theory of pluralism assumes that government policy reflects the balance of competing interest groups.What are the strengths and weaknesses of this theory?

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Question 6

Studies have shown that political action committees (PACs)contribute disproportionately to incumbent candidates.Why do PACs pursue this strategy in their campaign contributions? Which specific incumbents are most likely to receive money from PACs?

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Question 7

Describe the different types of interest groups and how they have grown.How does the influence of interest groups differ according to the type of group? Discuss the role that interest groups play in elections.

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Question 8

Discuss James Madison's views on factions,as expressed in Federalist No.10,and how he would respond to the tremendous growth in the number of interest groups actively lobbying in Washington,D.C.,over the past several decades.

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Quiz 15: Interest Groups